Wings of Fire - Court of Lies

23 - Clues

<< Give me another one. >>
<< Aren't you drinking too much? >>
<< Am I paying a bardragon to give me drinks, or a therapist to tell me how well I can handle alcohol? >>

The NightWing shrugged his shoulder and gave the princess another goblet filled to it's limit.
Blister gulped down the fresh drink with no second thought, the event that had happened just moments prior kept repeating in her head.

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<< She suggested to send Princess Greatness! And now the heir to the throne has been caught with our soldiers! >>
<< Yes! That SandWing is plotting with our enemies! >>

Blister sat as still as possible in front of Queen Battlewinner, trying to not cover under all those eyes staring her down and the accusing stares of the two NightWings that had talked.

<< Your Majesty, I swear own my honor and my mother's grave. I have no idea how the SkyWings got all of your soldiers and your daughter. >>
<< I know you don't... >>

Growled Battlewinner, her voice dripping with venom.

<< You and Morrowseer have been too busy with the war after all. >>
<< But... my queen! >>

Called the NightWing that had accused her.

<< Stuff it Vengeance! >>

The queen's roar made her jump, she couldn't help it, the high-pitched and cold screeching of the ice in her throat contrasted with her deep and powerful voice in such an unnatural way that it scared her to hear it at full volume (and she hated to admit it).

<< But, you are correct at least on one thing: the SkyWings knew about our arrival, there is a traitor among us. >>

The dragons around them roared and growled in rage and Blister felt her heartbeat going faster.

<< And while I don't think it's you, princess, I won't lie to you: our great plan is in danger and we need to focus on it. We can't waste our time on your war while our greatest assets are in the enemy's claws and you are not useful to us for now. >>

Looking around for an easy way to escape, the SandWing could see guards everywhere.
"Looks like I'll die here... unless..."

<< Your Majesty... >>

She got closer to Battlewinner, bowing to her in the most submissive and respectful way.

<< I beg of you, give me the chance to prove that our alliance is still a great advantage to you and your tribe. >>
<< Oh? And how do you plan to do that?! >>

Asked Vengeance with a sarcastic laugh.

<< Going straight in the enemy's den to tell them our plans?  >>
<< I have no contact with Queen Scarlet. >>
<< Then how should you help? You don't have the power to tear down her Kingdom and you can't just walk in there with no repercussion. >>
<< I can! >>

Snarled Blister a bit too soon, but she had got the queen's attention.

<< The SeaWings have an animus, their queen does everything I tell her and trusts me deeply. I will ask her help, I will make her give me everything I need. >>
<< Oh, so you'll have an excuse to visit Queen Scarlet? You really think we're that dumb? >>